At Accurate Auto, we are vehicle cooling and radiator specialist serving residents in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks & Conejo Valley. A coolant flush is a crucial maintenance task for any vehicle that has been driven for more than 40,000 miles or five years. Below, we’ll establish the reasons coolant flushes are so vital, how often they should be performed, how you can arrange a coolant flush for your current vehicle and much more besides.
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What is radiator coolant?
coolant is a liquid that is used to prevent an engine from damage related to temperatures. If your car engine becomes too hot or too cold, then it can malfunction. While the term “coolant” predominantly suggests that coolant is used to keep the engine cool, most coolants contain antifreeze, so they help to guard against temperatures that are both too high and too low.
What is a radiator coolant flush?
A coolant flush is an effective way of cleaning the entire engine cooling system in order to ensure optimal performance is achieved. There are a number of different ways a coolant flush can be performed, but the most common involves:
Removing all of the existing coolant from the car’s system.
Mechanically “flushing” a cleaning solution through the engine. This is designed to remove any dirt or debris that may be threatening to clog the system.
Adding new coolant (with antifreeze properties, if required) to the system.
Are coolant flushes essential?
Although your car’s manufacturer may not explicitly state that regular coolant flushes are essential, experts consider coolant flushes to be an integral part of good car ownership.
In addition to functioning as an essential maintenance procedure, it is also worth noting that a coolant flush can actually act as a preventative, and ensure that your car can avoid radiator repair problems in future.
What issues can a coolant flush help to prevent?
- Engine scale and corrosion. Coolant products are around 50% water, which can inevitably lead to corrosion over time. Left unchecked, engine scale can be incredibly difficult to repair, and could lead to a serious fault developing in the coolant system.
- Leaks in the cooling system. If corrosion develops, small flakes of metal – along with dirt and debris – will be found throughout the coolant system. While small, this debris can significantly contribute to excessive wear on the engine components, which eventually leads to coolant system leaks – and a very expensive repair job.
- Heating and temperature issues. The same particles of debris as mentioned above can also cause issues with the radiator of your vehicle, which can – over time – causes clogs in tubes of your vehicle’s radiator. If this happens, your car is more likely to overheat, which can cause serious damage to the engine.
Water pump issues. The water pump is essential to your vehicle, but it too can be subject to excessive wear and tear from particles that enter the system as a result of corrosion.
As the above points clearly demonstrate, regular coolant flushes are an investment in the health of your vehicle, and can help to prevent the need for expensive repair work in future.
How often should a coolant flush be performed?
There is no absolute guide as to how frequently a coolant flush should be performed; to an extent, it depends on your driving habits. However, a coolant flush is usually recommended every 40,000 miles or so, though it may need to be sooner in some instances. If you are unsure if your vehicle is due a coolant flush, or when you should next schedule the procedure, then please contact Accurate Automotive Services for more information – we would be delighted to guide you further.
Why opt for a professional coolant flush?
Efficiency. A professional coolant flush uses high-quality machinery to thoroughly flush the system rather than simply removing and then replacing the coolant.
Efficacy. A professional will use only the best cleaning solutions, tools, and replacement coolant on the market, so you can be sure that your vehicle’s entire coolant system will be effectively cleaned and flushed – greatly prolonging the life of your car as a result.
Expert handling. Coolant is an important part of your car’s engine, so it needs to be handled with care and expertise.
Why choose Accurate Automotive Services for your vehicle’s coolant flush?
We at Accurate Automotive Services conduct professional, high-quality, and effective coolant flushes for vehicles of the following makes:
- BMW Service
- Audi Service
- Volkswagen Service
- Mercedes Benz Service
- Lexus Service
- Acura Service
- Toyota Service
- Honda Service
- Hyundai Service
- Kia Service
- Subaru Service
- Infinity Service
- Ford Service
- Chrysler Service
- Dodge Service
- Nissan Service
- Cadillac Service
- Mazda Service
- Mitsubishi Service
- GM Service (All General Motors Vehicles)
We are able to provide coolant flushes to clients in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Hidden Valley, and the surrounding area. All of our work is conducted by ASE Certified Auto Repair Technicians, so you can feel confident that the entire process will be simple, straightforward, and – most importantly – highly effective.
Learn more about Accurate Automotive Services
Accurate Automotive Services is a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1990. We have developed a reputation as the most reliable and trustworthy radiator repair shop in Thousand Oaks over the last nearly-30 years and have continually expanded the services we are able to provide to our clients during that time. As well as coolant flushes, we can assist with overheating vehicle repairs, radiator repairs, services, and much more besides – our goal is to be a one-stop shop for all of your automotive needs.
By choosing Accurate Automotive Services for all of your vehicle-related needs, you can experience the following benefits:
- Outstanding workmanship using the best OEM parts & fluids, as well as high-quality aftermarket options
- Cutting edge diagnostics that seek to identify the cause of any issues your vehicle may be experiencing
- Quick repair times, including the potential for same-day repairs, so you can get back on the road as quickly as possible
- Competitive pricing, so you can be sure that you will always be able to access the repairs and maintenance work your vehicle requires, at a price that is affordable to you
- The use of our complimentary shuttle service to your workplace or home within Conejo Valley while your vehicle is being repaired
- To arrange a coolant flush for your vehicle, or discuss any of our other services, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Accurate Automotive Services today. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
